Data/Pricing Analyst

Description We are looking for a detail-oriented Data/Pricing Analyst to support pricing operations for a manufacturing organization in Woodridge, Illinois. This Long-term Contract position focuses on quote administration, pricing accuracy, and analytical support across customer accounts, with an emphasis on timely execution and strong cross-functional collaboration. The ideal candidate brings a solid background in data analysis, customer pricing, and Excel-driven reporting, along with the ability to evaluate cost drivers and communicate pricing impacts clearly.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee quotation requests, customer price updates, and related pricing activities for assigned accounts, ensuring all actions are completed accurately and within established timelines.
• Maintain organized records for quotes, approvals, and pricing changes while tracking progress to support audit readiness and operational visibility.
• Update and monitor customer pricing details within online customer platforms and internal business systems.
• Review and validate pricing data in the ERP environment to ensure customer-specific pricing remains current and accurate.
• Conduct retroactive pricing calculations and perform ad hoc analyses to address customer requests, business questions, and pricing exceptions.
• Partner with Customer Service to investigate and resolve pricing concerns, invoice discrepancies, and account-specific issues.
• Work closely with Accounting to reconcile pricing differences and support accurate customer billing outcomes.
• Analyze product and customer margin performance to identify trends, support portfolio decisions, and provide insight to business stakeholders.

The salary range for this position is $25/hr to $27/hr. Benefits available to contract/temporary professionals, include medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information. Our specialized recruiting professionals apply their expertise and utilize our proprietary AI to find you great job matches faster. Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in business or a related field is required.
• 3-5 years of experience in data analysis, pricing analysis, sales and marketing analytics, product or program management, or a similar business-facing role.
• Background working in a manufacturing or industrial setting is preferred.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel and PowerPoint, with hands-on experience using formulas, data analysis tools, and business system reporting.
• Experience maintaining and navigating ERP data, including customer pricing records and related commercial information.
• Ability to assess pricing factors such as commodity movements, exchange rates, freight, tariffs, duties, and other cost variables.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to explain pricing impacts to internal leaders and external customers.
• Experience supporting strategic planning or product line analysis for large-scale business portfolios is a plus.

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